Parish clash over vicar's priestly ordination in Payson
The St. Pauls Mission congregation in Payson debates the ordination of Rev. Robert Donovan. Diocese leaders say he should attend seminary but Donovan and supporters insist he is qualified without extra schooling. Tensions rose when Bishop Heistand visited in April and was booed.
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Robert Donovan
Payson
St. Paul’s Mission
Donovan
Arizona
St. Paul’s Parish
Mr. Donovan
Joseph Heistand
Arizona Missions
Matt Chew
Chew
Church Divinity School of the Pacific
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Lawsuit Moves Forward in Arizona Church Schism
The St. Pauls congregation faces a court battle as Bishop Heistand and Harte clash with local leaders over Donovan and potential ordination. A venue change request to Gila County is set for Sept 8 in Phoenix, with hearings possible in October. Donovan says the church growth hinges on his role and expects ordination after Labor Day.
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Warren Thomas
Heistand
Doug Irish
Episcopal Diocese
St. Paul’s
San Francisco
Chambers
Payson
Mr. Donovan
Arizona
Payson Receives 30000 Emergency Streets Aid
The Town of Payson will get 30000 from the State Department of Emergency Services to repair streets damaged by recent rains. Payson and Bullhead City were the only towns to apply. Bullhead City obtained 40000 of its 250000 request. Tropical storm Doreen blamed for statewide heavy rain. Payson reported 91840 in street damage.
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Payson
State Department of Emergency Services
Bullhead City
Doreen
George Jordan
Arizona Department of Transportation
Hearing on clinic in Young scheduled Sept 14 at 6 p.m.
Public hearing to review a certificate of need for a medical clinic in Young will be held Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. at Young Elementary School. Central Arizona Health Systems Agency will review the need for the clinic. Incorportors plan a Pleasant Valley Community Center in a 22 by 30 steel building on donated land to serve about 400 residents within 15 miles. Dr. Richard Meyers visits Young weekly, treating about 15 patients. Construction is estimated at 20 950 dollars with 4 000 dollars in donations and about 26 000 pledged. Future operating costs may require about 13 310 dollars in the next three years.
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Central Arizona Health Systems Agency
Brenda Straw
Pleasant Valley
Richard Meyers
Payson
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